DNC Statement on US District Court,
Northern Florida, Upholding Party's Right to Enforce Its Primary Rules

Washington, DC - The DNC issued the following statement today after
the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida in
Tallahassee upheld the Party's right to enforce its primary rules:

"We're pleased the court ruled in our favor, recognizing the constitutionally
protected right of the Democratic National Committee to enforce its rules
and treat all state Democratic parties in a fair and equal way," said Democratic
National Committee Communications Director Karen Finney. "The DNC is committed
to protecting the right to vote for every American, and we look forward
to continuing to work together to ensure that Florida turns blue in 2008."